Undertaker is helping me prepare a small apartment. Somewhere quiet.
I'd like it if I could still take meals here with you all. Days, weekends, even. But I think a quieter place to rest would be healthier, in the long run.
Katara, I do not make friends easily, or particularly comfortably. If you play the game where you make me push you to follow me, I'll fail. I won't be able to insist. But my door is open to you for a reason.
[The frankness startles her, but she smiles after a moment.]
It's not that. If it's open to me because you want me to visit -- then good. I will, and happily. I just don't want you to feel like you've got an obligation to us just because you've lived here.
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Date: 2011-08-18 02:52 am (UTC)You, me, Jet, General Iroh, and Toph.
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Date: 2011-08-18 02:53 am (UTC)[He braces her immediately]
-and I don't want you to get upset, but I'm getting sicker.
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Date: 2011-08-18 02:55 am (UTC)-- you haven't found someone who can heal you?
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Date: 2011-08-18 02:56 am (UTC)[But.]
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Date: 2011-08-18 02:57 am (UTC)It's not enough.
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Date: 2011-08-18 02:59 am (UTC)I'd like it if I could still take meals here with you all. Days, weekends, even. But I think a quieter place to rest would be healthier, in the long run.
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Date: 2011-08-18 03:00 am (UTC)[She starts sewing again, in silence this time.]
.. can I sleep with you and Emily tonight? I promise I'll be quiet.
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Date: 2011-08-18 03:02 am (UTC)I was hoping you'd help decorate the spare room. Since it's yours. Whenever you need a little peace and quiet yourself.
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Date: 2011-08-18 03:04 am (UTC)[She looks at him, then stretches out the thread, breaking it with her teeth as she finishes sewing Emily up.]
You don't have to.
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Date: 2011-08-18 03:21 am (UTC)[Offline]
Date: 2011-08-18 03:24 am (UTC)It's not that. If it's open to me because you want me to visit -- then good. I will, and happily. I just don't want you to feel like you've got an obligation to us just because you've lived here.
[She stands up, settling Emily in his lap.]
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Date: 2011-08-18 03:25 am (UTC)[Holding the doll.]
And because I am not willing to lose you.
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Date: 2011-08-18 03:28 am (UTC)I've always wanted a crazy tea-addicted uncle.
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Date: 2011-08-18 03:29 am (UTC)And I've always wanted someone to help me fix my new floorboards.
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Date: 2011-08-18 03:30 am (UTC)[Offline]
Date: 2011-08-18 03:32 am (UTC)[So much pouting.]
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Date: 2011-08-18 03:44 am (UTC)Just always remember that you're welcome here.
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Date: 2011-08-18 03:46 am (UTC)